Fj60 Fj62 Chrome Rocker Molding (1 Viewer)

[Jamieson22]

Is there a proper technique to remove the snake blinders preventing damage? I'm, very slowly, stripping down for paint. I have one good trim left on the 60, and I just noticed I purchased a new one from CruiserParts in 2013 for $129! I should have bought a pair!

So worth a mention that in addition to the 5 clips/retainers on each side there are also 2 screws with grommets securing the front of the snake blinders:

9353064020​	4	$ 0.79​	SCREW, TAPPING
9018904001​	4	$ 1.89​	GROMMET, SCREW

Once you remove these things should loosen up if they are not already. You can use a plastic trim/panel removal tool to get behind the trim and pop out each clip. Honestly if like mine just gently pulling with your hands will be enough.

 

[FJsiko]

So worth a mention that in addition to the 5 clips/retainers on each side there are also 2 screws with grommets securing the front of the snake blinders:

9353064020​	4	$ 0.79​	SCREW, TAPPING
9018904001​	4	$ 1.89​	GROMMET, SCREW

Once you remove these things should loosen up if they are not already. You can use a plastic trim/panel removal tool to get behind the trim and pop out each clip. Honestly if like mine just gently pulling with your hands will be enough.

Thanks for the info! I was thinking spatula. I should probably count on replacing the clips?

 

[Jamieson22]

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Thanks for the info! I was thinking spatula. I should probably count on replacing the clips?

I replaced all my hardware. On driver side it was hanging on by one clip and the screws. Also before I reassembled I sprayed inside the rocker holes with Fluid Film.

 

[ER2202]

I found the trim clips needed for the rocker panels (snake blinders) and you'll need 5 per side (as mentioned above):

• CruiserParts
  • $2.99/ea
  • https://shop.cruiserparts.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=67
• ToyotaPartsDeal.com
  • $2.92/ea
  • 75867-20020 Genuine Toyota Clip, Rocker Panel Moulding - https://www.toyotapartsdeal.com/oem/toyota~clip~rocker~panel~moulding~75867-20020.html

I also found them on ebay, but they were listed @ $10/ea.